Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027

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## The compromise raises the state sales tax to 8% in 2029 and gives localities limited control over store locations and hours.

- On Monday, Virginia enacted state budget legislation authorizing a regulated adult-use marijuana market, with up to 350 retail cannabis shops permitted to open beginning July 1, 2027. - Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger secured the compromise after lawmakers rejected her initial amendments, forcing last-minute negotiations that resolved years of legislative gridlock following her earlier veto. - State regulators will begin accepting retail license applications on February 1, 2027, with the program projected to generate about $51 million in first-year revenue from excise and sales taxes. - Alcohol groups urged the governor to reconsider enforcement provisions, while hemp farmers oppose elimination of the state's 25:1 CBD-to-THC ratio, which could render existing products illegal. - The law prioritizes "impact licensee" applicants from disadvantaged communities while mandating stores operate at least 1,000 feet from schools, playgrounds, hospitals, and drug treatment facilities.

#### Virginia to let stores sell marijuana for recreational use starting in July 2027

Virginia will allow the sale of recreational marijuana in stores starting on July 1, 2027, under a commonwealth budget that goes into effect Wednesday.

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#### Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027

Recreational marijuana sales are set to begin next year in Virginia. Five years ago, Virginia became the South’s first state to legalize possession of the drug but until now had failed to set up a retail market.

#### Virginia to allow recreational marijuana be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027

Recreational marijuana sales are set to begin next year in Virginia

#### Virginia Lawmakers Give Final Approval To Marijuana Sales Legalization As Part Of Budget - Marijuana Moment

Virginia lawmakers have formally passed a budget bill that includes provisions to legalize recreational marijuana sales. On Monday, the Senate and House of Delegates adopted Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s (D) proposed amendments to the legislation that they had given initial approval to last week. Because lawmakers accepted her suggested changes in full, the measure has now […]

#### Virginia sets 2027 launch for retail cannabis sales

Virginia is moving forward with regulated adult-use cannabis sales, roughly years after allowing adults to possess cannabis without creating a legal retail marketplace. State budget legislation enacted June 29 authorizes adult-use cannabis sales to begin July 1, 2027. The framework allows up to 350 retail cannabis stores statewide and directs the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority to begin accepting license applications on February 1, 2027. The…

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